Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Philippines or Seychelles?

Philippines, at 3.0% against 2.5% in Seychelles as of 2023.

How many years of comparable data are there for Philippines and Seychelles?

23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.

Where does this data come from?

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Philippines vs Seychelles: Prevalence of undernourishment

Philippines

3.0%

in 2023

Seychelles

2.5%

in 2023

Philippines rank

103rd

Seychelles rank

106th

Prevalence of undernourishment over time

Philippines
Seychelles

How they compare

Philippines currently reports 3.0% against 2.5% in Seychelles, a difference of 0.5%.

That makes Philippines's figure about 1.2 times Seychelles's.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Philippines has been ahead every year.

Philippines ranks 103rd and Seychelles ranks 106th of 168 countries.

Philippines has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Philippines	Seychelles	Difference	Ahead
2000s	17.3%	3.1%	14.2%	Philippines
2010s	11.3%	4.3%	7.0%	Philippines
2020s	4.1%	2.5%	1.6%	Philippines

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of undernourishment, Philippines or Seychelles?: Philippines, at 3.0% against 2.5% in Seychelles as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of undernourishment between Philippines and Seychelles?: 0.5%, with Philippines ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Philippines and Seychelles?: 23 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
How do Philippines and Seychelles rank globally for prevalence of undernourishment?: Philippines ranks 103rd and Seychelles ranks 106th of 168 countries.
Where does this data come from?: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population)
Unit: % of population
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 215 places, 4,908 data points, 2001–2023
Last refreshed: 03 September 2026

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.